If you are looking for ways to support your mental health, build confidence or combat loneliness, have a look at some of the classes and activities that are available in and around Chorlton. Research shows that getting connected with others, getting outside in nature, being mindful and becoming more active are all really effective strategies to boost our resilience and well-being.
Meditation and Mindfulness classes
https://mindfulmanchester.com/about/
https://samatha.org/what-we-offer/classes/manchester
https://www.lollipopwellbeing.com/
https://www.wildawake-mindfulness.co.uk/what-s-on
https://kmcmanchester.org/chorlton-classes/
Local groups
Anxiety group https://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk/service/chorlton-anxiety-group/
Bereavement group https://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk/service/bereavement-and-loss-group/
Depression group https://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk/service/zion-depression-group/
Groups and activities for older people
Resources for older people https://chorltongoodneighbours.org/about/
For carers of people with dementia http://www.togetherdementiasupport.org/
Exercise and getting outdoors
Intro to running club https://www.mileshyclub.com/
Fun and fitness with your dog in Chorlton https://www.facebook.com/events/658525067878819/
Cycling group https://chorltonwanderers.wordpress.com/
Cycling for disabled people http://www.simply-cycling.org/
Walking groups: https://www.madwalkers.org.uk/
http://www.salewalkers.org.uk/
Parkrun Longford Park http://www.parkrun.org.uk/stretford/
Parkrun Sale Water park http://www.parkrun.org.uk/salewater/
Nordic Walking https://www.nordicfitplus.co.uk/
Military Fitness training Sale Water Park https://www.bemilitaryfit.com/manchester-sale-water-park
Outdoor fitness training Chorlton Park http://www.functionalinnovativetraining.co.uk/
Tai Chi, Yoga and pilates
Pilates https://www.energyflowfitness.co.uk/
Yoga and pilates https://www.theyogarooms.co.uk/locations/chorlton
Yoga https://www.yogahub.co.uk/listing/united-kingdom/greater-manchester/chorlton-cum-hardy/yogalife/
Yoga http://www.allabouttheyoga.co.uk/welcome/
Yoga http://yogawithhannah.co.uk/
Tai Chi, meditation and yoga https://lishi.org/classes/bookmanchester/
Qi Gong https://www.wildgooseqigong-uk.com/
Community Gardening projects
The Lost Plot – Southern allotments community group http://allotmentalist.blogspot.com/
Friends of Longford park http://friendsoflongfordpark.org.uk/home/park-groups/community-allotment/
Chorlton Community Allotment https://www.facebook.com/Grow-For-It-Scott-Avenue-Allotment-Community-Plot-Chorlton-191512494254488/
Friends of Chorlton Park https://www.facebook.com/groups/CholtonPark/
Chorlton Community Garden http://www.chorltonmethodistchurch.org.uk/the-garden
Arts and crafts
Knitting https://www.facebook.com/Chorlton-Nutty-Knitters-343771539077710/
Life drawing https://chorltonalternativearts.com/
Mosaic https://www.facebook.com/chorltonmosaic/
Painting http://artfusion.org.uk/
Sewing, mending and upcycling https://stitchedup.coop/
Singing, dancing and more
Chorlton Ladies singing group https://www.facebook.com/events/726620974387012/
Biodanza for wellbeing http://biodanzaforwellbeing.co.uk/
Tap dancing http://www.edgetheatre.co.uk/tap-dancing/
Singing group http://www.edgetheatre.co.uk/the-sing/
Gong spa https://gongspa.co.uk/
Drumming http://www.drumroots.org.uk/public-workshops.php
Book club http://chorltonchapters.org/
Participatory theatre company http://www.edgetheatre.co.uk/
Community Groups
Whalley Range Community Forum https://www.facebook.com/Whalley-Range-Community-Forum-776031435835681/
Volunteering opportunities
Friends of Chorlton Meadows (environmental) https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-Chorlton-Meadows-1506275556254888/?eid=ARB1CJee-jSfE9704vhV_44bhKQnUpcTt1Veclxf2WL5LpKdl9JNz-aC3jRdZN-4VV9jTIr7bmq5wvjK
Chorlton and Didsbury Foodbank https://chorltondidsbury.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/volunteer/
Homelessness https://reachouttothecommunity.co.uk/
LGBT
LGBT Foundation https://lgbt.foundation
Manchester Parents Group https://manpg.co.uk/